Tagged: tenant-rights
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Articles tagged tenant-rights
Does Your Davao Lease Have to Be Notarised?
No — and the Supreme Court said so in one sentence. Notarisation is not a validity requirement. What it actually buys is easier proof in court and the entry ticket to registration, and registration is the thing that binds a new owner.
Your Landlord Sold the House. What Happens to Your Lease?
It is three cases, not two. A recorded lease binds the buyer; an unrecorded one the buyer may end, with exceptions; and if your Davao unit is covered by rent control, the sale cannot evict you at all — registered or not.
Is Your Davao Rent Even Covered by Rent Control? The ₱10,000 Test
Rent control does not cover every Davao rental. Three conditions decide whether the Act reaches your unit, and most mid-market rentals fail the test.
Breaking Your Lease Early in Davao: What the Landlord May Keep
Breaking a Davao lease early: the two cases, the Civil Code articles that let you leave, and the one that cuts a punitive deposit forfeiture down to size.
Rent-to-Own in Davao, and When You Lose the Money
What happens to money already paid on a Davao rent-to-own if you stop. The Maceda Law never says "lease", and two years is the line between half and nothing.
How to Find Legit Rental Listings in Davao (Avoid Scams in 2026)
How to find legitimate rentals in Davao: verify owners, check titles, run flood checks, and use the legal deposit cap (RA 9653) to protect yourself.
Your Davao Lease Agreement: Red Flags, Must-Haves, and What's Legal
What to check before signing a Davao lease: red flags, illegal clauses, deposit limits, DLPC meter transfer, and the specific items your contract needs.
Landlord Problems in Davao: Repairs, Utilities, and What to Do
Common landlord problems in Davao City — delayed repairs, utility disputes, deposit deductions, and the exact steps renters can take to resolve each one.
Tenant Rights in the Philippines: What Davao Renters Must Know
Philippine tenant rights for Davao renters: deposit limits, rent caps, illegal eviction rules, and how to escalate disputes via barangay and small claims.
Rental Scams in Davao: Facebook, GCash, and How to Protect Yourself
How to spot and avoid rental scams in Davao City — fake Facebook listings, GCash reservation fees, ghost units, and what to do if you get scammed.
Security Deposits in Davao: How Much, Your Rights, Getting It Back
Davao rental deposit rules — legal maximum under RA 9653, valid deductions, and step-by-step recovery via barangay mediation or small claims court.
The Complete Guide to Renting in Davao City
Rent prices by neighbourhood, tenant rights under RA 9653, scam protection, property types, and full move-in costs. A 2026 renting guide for Davao City.